Bernadette

According to its French origin, the meaning of Bernadette is ‘brave' or 'strong as a bear’. It is a feminine name and a variant of the name Bernadine, which has the same meaning. Its masculine counterpart is the name Bernard. Bernadette is pronounced as ‘beir-na-dett’ and a common nickname for this name is Bernie. The name Bernadette is associated with Saint Bernadette, a French saint. This name is also attributed to the character of Bernadette Rostenkowski in the sitcom 'The Big Bang Theory'.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

brave as a bear

Origin

German

Numerology

B is for bewitch, your charm is undeniable.

E is for enrich, a quality you share.

R is for relish, you seek a challenge.

N is for natural, the genuine side of you.

A is for advantage, for you are blessed with many.

D is for dashing, the romantic you!

E is for electric, a sparkling trait!

T is for treasure, of your friendship.

T is for treat, that you always are.

E is for exquisite, who could argue?

Lucky

Bernadette lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Bernadette

• Saint Bernadette Soubirous French mystic and visionary of Our Lady of Lourdes
• Bernadette Peters American actress and singer
• Bernadette (Kraakman) Danish pop singer
• Bernadette Anne "Pixie" McKenna Irish physician and TV presenter
• Bernadette Lafont French actress

Bernadette in Pop Culture

• Bernadette Maryann Rostenkowski Wolowitz, character on TV's "The Big Bang Theory"
• Bernadette Fox main character in "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?" by Maria Semple
• Sister Bernadette (later Shelagh Turner) character on TV's "Call the Midwife"
• Bernadette Ezkeniazki character in the movie "No Reservations"
• Bernadette Stabler Eliott Stabler's mother on TV's "Law and Order; SVU"